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SJ56 XLD

2006 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,196 mi
Last recorded117,196 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT76,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 XLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 117,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 105,447 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded/damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All vehicle structure corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,632 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 91,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various units (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,410 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both front. (4.4.3 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills and rear inner wheel arches corroding and thin. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper suspension arm bushes perishing/slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding.

slight lift in both rear strut top mountings.

Fail 19 Aug 2022 87,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs heavily pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroding/pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill and rear inner wheel arch corroding and thin. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and rear inner wheel arch corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper suspension arm bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding.

slight lift in both rear strut top mountings.

Fail 13 Dec 2021 87,350 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak cam belt side of engine. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

slight play in both rear upper strut top mountings.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 82,949 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 82,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,017 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 76,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,597 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 70,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 65,555 miles

Horn not working Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,700 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 57,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,879 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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SJ56 XLD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ56 XLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ56 XLD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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